Upper Bluster Campground

Its 1 site is first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from June to October. Upper Bluster Campground is a National Forest campground near Jarbidge, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Jarbidge, Nevada

The Jarbidge River beside Charleston-Jarbidge Road, a short walk from Upper Bluster Campground

The upper Jarbidge River Canyon in October, above the campground

Aspen and fir on the western slopes of the Jarbidge Mountains, above the campground

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The Jarbidge River beside Charleston-Jarbidge Road, a short walk from Upper Bluster Campground. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by: National Forest
Access road: Gravel
Cell service: No coverage
Shade: Some shade

Upper Bluster Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Jarbidge Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 1

✓ Toilets
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days in a 30-day period
Pets: Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road: Gravel
Cell service, reported: No coverage
Shade: Some shade

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Season and winter services

Upper Bluster Campground is open from June to October .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Upper Bluster Campground?

No. Upper Bluster Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Bluster Campground?

Camping at Upper Bluster Campground is free.

How many campsites does Upper Bluster Campground have?

Upper Bluster Campground has 1 campsite.

Is there drinking water at Upper Bluster Campground?

No. Upper Bluster Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Upper Bluster Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Bluster Campground.

When is Upper Bluster Campground open?

Upper Bluster Campground is open from June to October.

How long can you stay at Upper Bluster Campground?

The stay limit at Upper Bluster Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.

Is there cell service at Upper Bluster Campground?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Upper Bluster Campground. Visitor reports on record agree. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Upper Bluster Campground?

Upper Bluster Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Upper Bluster Campground

fishypedia.com · 23 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wildhorse Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 23 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wildhorse Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 24 miles

Wild Horse Reservoir's mapped center point is 24 miles from Upper Bluster Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wild Horse Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Upper Bluster Campground, in a straight line: Wild Horse Reservoir (swimming hole, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.